EVENT schedule
7:00 am / Volunteers Arrive
8:00 am / 5K Registration Opens
8:30 am / Special Needs Resource Fair
Our Resource Fair is a key feature of the Mahoning Valley Warrior event, which draws motivated families and individuals seeking to learn about autism and disability services, therapy options, and community resources.
Entertainment Opens
9:00 am – Noon / Mahoning Valley Warrior Competition (4 events)
Sponsored By: TBD With Support From: BSS Fitness
- Run the 5K
- Strength Event 1 – Sandbag Carry and Sled Drag – Carry sandbag 50ft then drag the sled back 50ft. Score is the amount of time that it takes to complete the event.
- Strength Event 2 – Farmer Carry- Carry the farmer handles 50ft down and back. Score is the amount of time that it takes to complete the event.
- Individual People-Powered Tractor Pull – pull a farm tractor (in neutral with its engine off) over a distance of 100 feet on a level, paved course. Harness provided.
9:00 am / 5K Run/Walk
A 5K Run through Canfield Fairgrounds. The event is chip-timed through
9:00 am / Registration Opens for Walk, Tractor Pull, & Kids Fun Run
10:00 am / 5K Awards Ceremony
10:30 am / 400M Kids Fun Run
– A 400M Kids Fun Run that is a run down and back. This is a typical distance for a Kids Fun Run as it is meant to be an inclusive event for neurotypical children as well as children and teens with autism. It may be too long of a distance for younger children. It is not a timed event so take all the time you need. Kids will all receive a finisher medal at the end.
10:45 am / 1 Mile Autism Support Walk
– A 1 Mile Walk as a Family, with friends or co-workers to celebrate Mahoning Valley Autism Families and all the support that the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley provides all year long. Create a Team and Fundraise to make a bigger impact.
11:15 am / Team Awards Ceremony
- 11:30 am / People-Powered Tractor Pull
Sponsored By: TBD
With Support From: Angiuli’s Farm
In this competition, teams of eight (8) people will pull a full-size farm tractor (in neutral with its engine off) over a distance of 100 feet on a level, paved course. Teams can consist of area schools, businesses, gym friends and civic organizations. The team with the lowest elapsed time wins bragging rights and, for each winning team member an Autism Warrior medal! Top 2 teams will get a 2nd pull and scores will be averaged to decide winner.
